Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower – Steve Jobs. In true sense, Amazon is a leader in what it does and plans to do in future.
Amazon just can’t stop thinking of new innovations, with the latest addition to their innovation basket is the Palm-scanning device called Amazon One. Amazon One- Connects shoppers palm to a credit card to let them pay without waiting inline
How will it work? This new biometric technology will enable shoppers to pay for items at stores by placing their palm over a scanning device. In order for it to work, users first have to connect their palm to a stored credit card. After that, users are able to pay with their hand
To start using this biometric technology, Amazon One will be an entry option at two of its dozens of cashier less Amazon Go stores, located near its Seattle headquarters.
- Amazon also plans to introduce Amazon one at more of its physical stores in the coming months. Amazon is already in active discussions with several potential customers like retailers, stadiums, and office buildings. Considering its privacy issues, Amazon addressed saying its designed technology is highly secure and is encrypted and stored in a secure area that was “custom-built in the cloud.
- According to Amazon “Palm is considered more private than other biometric alternatives like eyes or facial, so Palm- scanning technology was considered, Another addition to the basket is the autonomous flying security camera at home named as Ring Always Home Cam.
Ring Always Home Cam– an autonomous drone-style camera that can fly around the home to record disturbances when the resident is away.
How does it work? Connected to a series of sensors in the home, the flying security camera is designed to automatically fly to predetermined areas in the user’s residence if one of the sensors is triggered by a potential break-in.
- When the sensors are triggered, the owner will receive a smartphone alert that allows them to watch the footage live.
Appearance:
A camera is embedded into the lower part of a central rod, which is attached to a flat, fan-like element on the top of the device that allows it to fly.
- When not in use, the drone-like device is designed to fit snug inside a cubic dock with a central opening. Once activated, it rises up from the dock and flies on its pre-set path. The Ring Always Home Cam is currently in the development stage and has not yet been authorized for sale. However, it is set to cost $250 (£192) when it becomes available.
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